Straightforward and easy to understand descriptions of metals and their uses. All of the common metals are discussed as well as the uncommon ones, along with the alkali metals, the alkaline earth metals, the rare earth metals and the radioactive metals. Also covered are how metals are mined, how they are extracted from their ores, and how they are used in the various arts, sciences and industries. The author wrote over 100 books on various scientific subjects and is an acknowledged pioneer in wireless telephony. Light grey cloth covered boards with cover design and all titling in black.